Police Investigating Auto Pedestrian Accident in Bryan

Update 5:19 p.m.Bryan police say the juvenile hit in the auto pedestrian accident is a 14-year-old boy. His injuries are still believed to be non-life threatening. Police say there was only one chain reaction crash between two vehicles. Four people from one car, including three children, were taken to the hospital as a precaution. Traffic is backed up to University Drive. The highway is expected to reopen soon.

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Bryan police say they are on the scene of an auto pedestrian accident at Highway 6 between the Boonville Road/William J Bryan Parkway and Martin Luther King Junior Street intersections.

Police say there have also been three other vehicle accidents in that area.

Investigators say the initial accident was between a juvenile and a vehicle. The juvenile is being transported to the hospital for injuries, but is conscious and talking at this time. Injuries have been reported to be serious but they are not believed to be life threatening.

Investigators say all northbound traffic is being diverted off the highway at Boonville Road and may re-enter the highway after MLK Street. Police are asking that you avoid the area.

News Three has a crew on the scene and we'll bring you updates as we get them.

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